Hair Brushes: Types and Tips
June 18, 2009
One of the most important ways of taking care of the hair is to make use of the proper hair brushes. It is very important to choose the right hair brush for your hair, so that the quality and the health of the hair are maintained. Let us here discuss about different types of hair brushes and the ways to use them.
1) Paddle hair brush: A paddle hair brush is the one which helps in making the cuticles flat, and helps in making the hair smooth and shiny. The tangles in the hair can be very well removed with then help of this brush. This hair brush suits well on all kinds of hair. The bristles are made up of either boar, nylon, or a mix of both of them. Now-a-days, the paddle brushes are also available in ion bristles, which play a great role in releasing ions in the hair, thus helping in the closing of the cuticle.
2) Military hair brush: This brush is without any handle and is basically used in case of conservative hair styles that are slicked at the back. The bristles of the military hair brushes are made up of nylon or boar. A range of soft military brushes is also available.
3) Radial/Round Hair Brush: A radical brush is considered to be the best for hair where there is a need of curls. The radical hair brush is the ultimate choice for thick hair demanding the use of blow dryer and creating some curls in the hair. Radical hair brushes come in various sizes. The size of the curl depends on the size of the radical hair brush. The larger the radical hair brush, the larger the curl would be.
4) Half-Radial Hair Brush: One can flick the hair up or down with the help of this brush. Such a hair brush is available in two types viz timber or plastic made up of nylon or natural bristles.
Tips for hair brushes
1) It is very important that an individual chooses the right kind of hair brush depending upon the hair style that is required.
2) It is very important to wash the hair brushes from time to time in shampoo and warm water, while letting them dry in a natural way.
3) While choosing then hair brushes, look for hair brushes with soft bristles.
4) Go for hair brushes with long bristles, so that the bristles can reach your scalp properly.
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